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Detora Family History

Detora Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Demory, Debord, Detro, Deter, Devore, Petra, Deloria, Dora, Detar

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Where is the Detora family from?

You can see how Detora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Detora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Detora families living in Kansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Detora's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Detora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Detora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detora. 32% of Detora men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Detora women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Detora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Detora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detora census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Detora. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Detora. For the veterans among your Detora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detora lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Detora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Detora in 1968 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detora ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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